All Images – First Nations

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Images with the accession 1986.229 are part of the Denzil Ridout fonds.

Images with the accession 1993.049 are part of the From Mission to Partnership Photograph collection.

Images with the accession 1996.095 are part of the United Church of Canada. Division of Mission in Canada fonds.

Images with the accession 1998.165 are part of the Bessie French fonds.

661 images

Captain Oliver is standing on pier, carrying an Indigenous child, next to the missionary boat, Thomas Crosby

[Capt. William Oliver carries an Indigenous child in front of the Thomas Crosby III]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-414

Captain Scott is standng on a pier hilding on to the rails of a docked boat while Captain Oliver stands nearby on the deck of the boat. Other docked boats surround them.

[Capt. Oliver and Rev. R.C. Scott pose by the Udal II]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-415

Captain Scott is standing on wooden pier with one arm resting on docked boat and the other around an Indigenous youth. Captain Oliver is kneeling on deck of the boat.

[Capt. R.C. Scott with an Indigenous child on pier next to Capt. Oliver inside the Udall]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-417

A monumental carving is visible in the background. In the foreground, an Indigenous child stands. An Indigenous adult rolls a wooden carving. Nearby, another Indigenous child sits next to a white individual, identified as Rev. R.C. Scott.

[Rev. R.C. Scott with an Indigenous family in front of a mortuary pole]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-422

In front of a monumental carving, an Indigenous family (an adult and three children) stand with an older white man (Rev. R.C. Scott).

[Rev. R.C. Scott with an Indigenous family in front of a mortuary pole]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-423

Rev. Scott is standing, hands clasped in front of him, next to two Indigenous people. Water is visible behind them.

[Rev. R.C. Scott with two Indigenous men]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-424

Five Indigenous women are sitting on wooden steps with one child. A pot rests on the ground in front of them.

[Haida people at Skidegate, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii,[1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-425

Group sits on the steps of a home. Three children sit upfront, while three youth sit behind them.

[Haida youth and children, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii,[1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-426

Two children stand in front of a home, holding hands. Off-camera, there is another hand holding a child that is visible.

[Haida children, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii,[1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-427

Three Indigenous children are standing on steps of home, one of whom is peeking around railing.

[Haida children, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii,[1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-428

Four small Indigenous children are standing in front of wire fence.

[Haida children, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, [1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph is contained in Denzil Ridout's album of his visit to the Pacific coast marine missions. More detailed descriptions of his trip and many of the photographs may be found in Ridout's personal papers.

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-429

On the front porch of a home, a mother sitting on steps, holds her two children.

[Mother with two children, Skidegate, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, [1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-430

A mother is seated in a chair in a room. Leftmost, a trophy rack hangs and is decorated above by a flag. A partially legible newspaper clipping reads,

[Martha Roberts, at home, surrounded by trophies won by her son, George Brown, away at Coqualeetza Residential School]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-431

An elderly Indigenous couple, wearing dress clothing, sit together on chairs on porch

[Elderly Indigenous couple sit together on porch]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-432

Close shot of two elderly Indigenous people sitting in chairs on porch, wearing dress clothes.

[Elderly Indigenous couple sit together on porch]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-433

[Elderly Indigenous couple sit together on porch]

[1932]

First Nation: Unidentified

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-434

Congregation sit in chairs inside church. Captain Scott stands rightmost. In the third row, Captain William Oliver and Agnes Calder Oliver are seated together.

[Church service, Skidegate Mission, Haida Gwaii]

Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, [1932]

First Nation: Haida

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-435

Landscape view of Lax Kw'alaams community from above, showing water in the distance. Fence is in the forefront.

[Elevated view of Lax Kw'alaams, B.C.]

Lax Kw'alaams, [1932]

First Nation: Lax Kw'alaams

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-436

View of Lax Kw'alaams community from elevated vantage point, showing pier.

[Elevated view of Lax Kw'alaams, B.C.]

Lax Kw'alaams, [1932]

First Nation: Lax Kw'alaams

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-437

Ten children sit alongside teacher, likely Margaret Reid, inside institution classroom.

[Port Simpson Residential School : primary classroom]

Lax Kw'alaams, [1932]

First Nation: Lax Kw'alaams

Photographer: [Denzil G. Ridout]

This photograph forms part of an album. See also Denzil Ridout's personal papers (Fonds 3220).

UCCA, 1986.229P/5-438